What do Theories of Consciousness Mean?

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Make a contribution of any amount to help Closer To Truth continue exploring life's deepest questions.   Dr. Mark Bailey writes about the intersection between artificial intelligence, complexity, and ...

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What is “human” nature? While human beings are animals, we believe we are special, radically different from other animals. Why? What traits are unique to humans? Are we sure? How to explore human natu...

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